Bifold Card Wallet by Blackinkk – A Slim, Sustainable Redesign of the Everyday Wallet

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  • 2025

  • Product
    Sport and Lifestyle

Designed By:

Commissioned By:

Blackinkk

Designed In:

Australia

A slim, durable, and beautifully crafted wallet designed for modern life. The Bifold Card Wallet is designed and made from locally sourced, sustainable, veg-tanned kangaroo leather in Australia. Its origami-inspired design fits our daily essentials without the bulk – a refined, front-pocket-friendly carry built to last.


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  • We set out to rethink the classic bifold - simplifying it, slimming it down, and using local, sustainable materials. The goal was to create a wallet that fits our life today: card-first, cash-light, and ethically made. We faced real design challenges in balancing capacity with thinness, durability with elegance and beautiful craftsmanship - all while keeping every detail purposeful and built to last.

  • The Bifold Card Wallet is a modern take on the traditional wallet - slim, minimal, and made to carry just what you need. Its clever fold design removes unnecessary layers, keeping the profile thin while still fitting six cards and folded bills. We use full-grain kangaroo leather, veg-tanned using natural extracts, to ensure strength without added bulk. The layout includes four intuitive pockets, plus RFID protection and a quick-access slot for tap-and-go cards. Every piece is cut and stitched in Australia, ensuring the quality and finish match the simplicity of the design.

  • This wallet helps people simplify what they carry and invest in something that lasts. It’s comfortable in a front pocket, encourages you to cut the clutter, and looks better the more you use it. By using kangaroo leather and traditional veg-tanning method, it’s gentler on the planet and supports local tanneries. Small-batch production ensures quality and avoids mass waste. It’s become our most-loved product - often bought as a gift and recommended through word of mouth.

  • Slim profile: Around 8mm thin when closed, this wallet fits easily in any front pocket. Smart layout: Two internal pockets + two outer ones = space for 6 cards and folded notes, without the bulk. Minimal stitching, clever folds: An origami-inspired design reduces leather layers and seams, keeping the form clean and compact. Locally sourced material: Made from full-grain, veg-tanned kangaroo leather - lightweight, incredibly strong, and develops a rich patina over time. Australian designed and made: Cut, stitched, and edge-finished by hand, in small batches. RFID protection: A built-in RFID-shielding layer helps protect contactless cards from skimming. Fast access: The outer pocket lets you tap or swipe your go-to card without even opening the wallet. Sustainable choices: Local leather, natural tanning, low-waste production, and a design made to last - better for us and the planet.